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Step behind the curtain and discover the magic of Actors Theatre of Louisville, a National Historical landmark. Explore our three distinct performance spaces, learn fascinating theatrical history, and glimpse the creative process that brings productions to life. Our guided tours offer an exclusive backstage experience you don't want to miss.

Scene Study: Presence, Connection, and Creative Play

Step into a supportive space to build confidence, explore characters, and develop emotional versatility as an actor. This four-week class is designed for anyone interested in acting, whether you’re preparing for auditions, looking to sharpen your skills, or simply curious about exploring performance.

Each week, you’ll work with scene partners, experiment with text, and engage in Meisner-inspired exercises to strengthen presence, emotional openness, and authentic connection. Together, we’ll break down scenes, explore character motivations, and play with different approaches to acting; all in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment that encourages you to show up as you are.

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What You’ll Get:

·  In-the-room scene work guided by experienced teaching artists

·  Practical tools for text and character development

·  Exercises to build emotional versatility and presence

·  Encouraging feedback in a supportive, collaborative environment

·  Skills that transfer to everyday life; communication, collaboration, and creative confidence

No prior experience required—just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to play.

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Teaching Artists:

• Julia Estrada (she/her): Broadway performer (Hamilton), organizational psychology consultant, and co-founder of AlloImpact
• Devin McCarthy (she/her): TV/film actor and founder of The Oracle’s Daughters, a creative studio focused on storytelling and ritual

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Class Details:

• When: Weekly on Tuesday Evenings
• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville
• Who: Adults, 18+

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Current and Upcoming Sessions:

2025 Session 4

• Class 1: December 9
• Class 2: December 16
  **BREAK FOR HOLIDAY
• Class 3: January 6
• Class 4: January 13

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2026 Session 1

• Class 1: February 3
• Class 2: February 10
• Class 3: February 17
• Class 4: February 24

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2026 Session 2

• Class 1: March 10
• Class 2: March 17‍
• Class 3: March 24
• Class 4: March 31

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2026 Session 3

• Class 1: April 14
• Class 2: April 21
• Class 3: April 28
• Class 4: May 5

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2026 Session 4

• Class 1: May 19
• Class 2: May 26
• Class 3: June 2
• Class 4: June 9

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Tuition:

• $200 for students (Tuition covers the full four-week series)

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Space is limited. This is an intimate, actor-centered experience designed for trust, focus, and growth. Join us and keep the scene alive.

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For more information, please email lace@actorstheatre.org.

Emma Woodhouse is clever, educated, and energetic…and in imminent danger of going mad with idleness. In a time when respectable ladies are expected to sit quietly at home, she desperately needs projects—and prides herself on matchmaking, much to the chagrin of her friend Mr. Knightley. But where Emma’s considerable energies focus, screwball comedy follows… A fresh feminist take on a treasured classic, this Emma breaks down convention, expectation, and even the fourth wall with vibrant comic flair—leading audiences “forward, onward, and upward!"

AFROLACHIA is an entertainment community providing an outlet for intelligent comedians of color in the Appalachian region. We use comedy the same way we use music, storytelling and protest -- to tell the truth about our experiences.

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Life is hard. Our comedy is hard, too.

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Alanis Morisette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical is an exhilarating and cathartic musical theatre experience set to the music of the iconic 1995 album of the same name. From the outside looking in, Mary Jane Healy lives the perfect life in her peaceful Connecticut suburb. Her husband Steve has a well-paying job in the city; her son Nick just got accepted into Harvard; and her adopted daughter Frankie is operating her own social advocacy student group. But beneath the surface, there’s more than meets the eye for the Healy family. Mary Jane is struggling with addiction while doing everything she can to keep her family together in order to maintain the picture-perfect appearance she clings to. But when an incident at a high school party rocks this small community, everyone is forced to look inward, see who they truly are and find the courage to make a change.

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Set to the unforgettable music of Alanis Morissette, the show features hits like “All I Really Want,” “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” “You Learn” and more. Against this timeless and incisive rock music backdrop, the show explores the messy and beautiful intersection of love, strength, trauma and identity and proves that it’s never too late to change your way of thinking.

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Content Warning: Jagged Little Pill includes heavy thematic themes and is not recommended for those under 16, especially without guidance from a guardian. In addition to navigating several difficult social issues, it deals with/plays out opiate addiction and sexual assault, including among minors. For additional support or healing surrounding experiences of addiction, sexual assault or harassment, you can visit the official Jagged Little Pill website here for resources.

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Actors Theatre of Louisville welcomes back New York-based company Fiasco Theater as they combine their joyful, actor-driven approach to Shakespeare with the ingenuity of The Saunders Collective—a family of multi-talented performers, singers, composers and producers. Featuring original music, this collaboration breathes magical new life into the classic madcap farce about two pairs of identical twins, separated in a shipwreck, whose day roaming the same city leads to mistaken identities, cascading misadventures, and gloriously silly comic confusion.
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“Fiasco is doing justice to Shakespeare in a wholly and excitingly contemporary way…Among its tools are careful compression, deep investigation of character, a pleasure in the gestalt of ensemble work, and a firm believe the that plays are meant to be, well, accessible fun.”

                     —The Washington Post

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“The Saunders family taps a compelling vein within the genre of musical theater.”

                     —Theatermania

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The After Show Show is back for the 2025-26 season with four fabulous performances! Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O'Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying. Grab a cocktail and your friends and get ready to kiki in the Victor Jory Theatre.

‍Week One: Audition Techniques for Theatre

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July 6-10^th from 10:00-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing on one of our stages on the last day of camp.  

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Step into the audition room with confidence. This fun, hands-on week teaches you everything you need to know about auditioning, led by local professionals with stage and film experience. You'll even meet and get advice from the Actors Theatre of Louisville casting team.

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You'll develop general acting skills, learn how to choose the right monologues for you, learn cold reading techniques, and build stage presence through scene work. You'll also learn about self-tapes and building a resume that stands out. Through mock auditions with personalized feedback, you'll discover what casting directors look for and how to show your best self. Plus, you'll make friends with other young actors who share your passion for theatre!

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This week is also a great choice for anyone interested in casting—you'll gain insight into what happens on the other side of the audition table!

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Note: This week focuses on acting auditions—no singing or dancing required. Whether it's your first audition or you want to get better, you'll leave ready to walk into any audition room with confidence.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

‍Week Two: Epic Voices/Epic Battles—Stage Combat/Vocal Production

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When: July 13-17 from 10:00am-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing on one of our stages on the last day of camp.

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Unleash your power on stage. This exciting week combines stage combat with vocal training, led by industry professionals extensively trained in fight choreography and voice work.

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You'll learn how to safely perform dramatic fight scenes—from swordplay to hand-to-hand combat. You'll also strengthen your voice, learn to project with power, and explore different dialects. Each skill is taught separately, then at the end of the week, you'll bring them together in a fun share that shows off everything you've learned. Plus, you'll make friends with other young performers who love action and adventure.

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By the end of the week, you'll be ready to take on epic roles with confidence and skill.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

Week Three: New Voices Playwriting  

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When: July 20-24 from 10:00am-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing on one of our stages on the last day of camp.

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Bring your stories to the stage. This creative week invites you to explore the art of playwriting, led by published playwrights with professional experience.

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You'll discover how to craft compelling characters, write dynamic dialogue, and structure scenes that keep audiences engaged—all while exploring any kind of storytelling that interests you. From brainstorming your first idea to hearing your words come to life through readings with fellow campers, you'll experience the full journey of creating a play. Plus, you'll make friends with other young writers who share your love of storytelling.

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By the end of the week, you'll have your own original work and the skills to keep writing long after camp ends. Whether you dream of seeing your name in a playbill or just love creating stories, this is your chance to discover your voice as a playwright.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

Week Four: Technical Theatre and Design  

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July 27-31 from 10:00am-3:00pm *lunch not provided, students will bring their own lunches

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Registration includes a sharing at the end of the week.  

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Step behind the scenes and discover the magic that brings productions to life. This hands-on week explores the basics of technical theatre and design—costuming, lighting, sets, sound, and everything in-between!

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Each day focuses on a different area of design and technology, taught by designers and technicians from the Actors Theatre of Louisville team and other working professionals in the area. You'll learn how each element works together to create the world of a play and gain practical skills you can use whether you're working on a school show or dreaming of a career behind the scenes. Plus, you'll make friends with other creative minds who love building the magic of theatre.

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By the end of the week, you'll see theatre in a whole new way and understand how every production is a collaboration between artists on stage and off.

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If you would need financial assistance or would like to sponsor a camper, please email LACE@actorstheatre.org

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